Why was the route of Metro passing 'close' Qutub Minar in New Delhi was abandoned and later reworked fearing prospective damages to this 815 years man made monument?
Why the project of Taj corridor (which would have made lot of dollars to our money minded govt) was put off after the hue and cry of environmentalists as the construction near Taj 'may' cause bad effect on this 359 years old man made monument. Please give attention here that these monuments were not going to be destroyed but were 'feared' to get damaged.
Will any government in China would destroy or even alter The great wall of China(2695 years old) for the sake of any amount of money?
Will any one allow pulling down 4507 years old Pyramids of Egypt in lieu of any uncountable amount of money?
If the answer is NO, then why this 17,25,000 years old man made monument is being destroyed for the sake of some coins?
RE:ram setu
by Ponga Pandit on Jun 11, 2007 06:06 PM Permalink
well...i aint sure of the authenticity of the legend, but if it is indeed an important thing...due to which someone EVEN in the USA has asked for it to be preserved....then it should not be demolished!
RE:ram setu
by blue wrox on Jun 11, 2007 06:28 PM Permalink
"EVEN in the USA".whats that some kind of bench mark? for america a pencil made in 1960's is antique.Stop comparing usa to india you idiot.We have seen 1000's of USA's rise and fall.Some stupid guys in there blabbering does not help in anyway.If you want to stop it jump into the water and get a signature of rama or a skelton of the monkeys or atleast a man made stone.
RE:RE:ram setu
by Ponga Pandit on Jun 11, 2007 06:34 PM Permalink
Even in the USA....!!! What it means is, that even a fockin stranger(and a learned and educated one at that)...can see that there is some significance to it...but we Indians do not.
I do not corroborate it with the so-called religious myths of ramayana et al....but what are the downsides to it???
RE:RE:RE:ram setu
by Ponga Pandit on Jun 11, 2007 06:16 PM Permalink
If some azzhole sittin far off in the usa thinks its important to save something which indians rever, its logical that as an indian, each one of us should also come out in support of not demolishing it!!...
Or is a case of "ghar ki murgi dal barabar"...adobe?
RE:RE:RE:ram setu
by Adobe on Jun 11, 2007 06:18 PM Permalink
To the USA pandit, who speaks about underwater fauna and flora: If you are aware and living in the bramaputra valley in the northrn part of India, you have to be reminded of one thing. The source of the river is china, and china has build against conventions few dams on the river on its side. It is used effectively to generate its development... If there comes a war with India, the water will be let at one go and we can see few Indian friends like you "underwater"! That is reality... that is intelligence! That is the sprit needed here in doing things with brains! Not 1700000000000000000 year old Ram setu joke being discussed here
RE:RE:RE:RE:ram setu
by Ponga Pandit on Jun 11, 2007 06:20 PM Permalink
And, pray tell me....the canal u r referring to, will be used for the passage of Indian Naval Warships...so they have a shorter passage to attack China...???? lolzzzz
RE:ram setu
by Indian Analyst on Jun 11, 2007 07:39 PM Permalink
Adobe, If you point to even a small park or monument that is more than 100yrs old in USA, it can be preserved as a historical monument. I am not sure how much sense it makes to destroy a natural or man made structure like this. The article suggests that it should be made a tourist destination with glass bottom boats. Excellent idea. Will the US ever touch the grand canyon ? In surat, there is a grave of a muslim right at the center of a busy road. Nobody can remove it ! It's not even 50yrs old ! There might be some BS story behind it. The point is: even if it is a fable, the rama setu has sentiments of 1billion hindus attached to it. The GOI should strive to preserve the monument.
RE:RE:ram setu
by Adobe on Jun 11, 2007 06:13 PM Permalink
groundless faith! That is what I mean. But if you make a canal for the ships to go around, few ports will come up, few employment will be created and few stomachs will get filled. That is reality...
RE:ram setu
by on Jun 11, 2007 07:10 PM Permalink
If u have mind u can think of an alternative, the destruction of ram sethu will results loss of precious water animals and many lives, ADOBE before destructing something first learn how to save and build lives. don't argue blindly.
RE:ram setu
by Adobe on Jun 11, 2007 05:56 PM Permalink
You are comparing world wonders with just a natural sand mound. Funny comparison... go ahead! Look... you have to pay for this beer. Reading your comments, I laughed and spilled my precious beer ... sh.. I have to clean it!
RE:RE:ram setu
by Ponga Pandit on Jun 11, 2007 06:05 PM Permalink
ummmm...mr. patriot. if u have posted ur views here, i am sure u'll agree that even adobe has a right to post his response.
RE:ram setu
by Adobe on Jun 11, 2007 06:05 PM Permalink
I didnt say anything about Mecca or War or virgins... because I am not related to any of those gibberish! I just say that getting rid of those mounds hoping for development is the right thing to do!
RE:ram setu
by Ponga Pandit on Jun 11, 2007 06:11 PM Permalink
well....nonetheless...even the ecological repercussions have to be taken into consideration while demolishing the same!!!
For all we know, it may be an ecological disaster resulting in the extinction of various flora and fauna underwater.
RE:ram setu
by ras on Jun 11, 2007 06:49 PM Permalink
well u think that you are a very knowledge, u ppl dont know about muslim religion. just you ppl feel that living happily is what god has made. if you want know about muslim religion ask your hindus brothers who is being cured by muslim dua. there is lot more things you ppl dont others. It is greatest of all religion & only religion will be accepted by god. believe in ram, krishna & vishnu they deva also created by allah. so you ppl are believing to them those are not true god.
RE:ram setu
by vikas gaba on Jun 11, 2007 06:02 PM Permalink
yeah it is very logical comparison mahendra . i and so many others agree with you . go ahead , and we are also launching some protest here against any proposed demolition.
